Is abortion legal in Rhode Island? Yes.
If you're in Rhode Island and need an abortion
If your pregnancy has not reached "viability", it is legal for you to get an abortion in Rhode Island. Viability is the stage of pregnancy when a fetus has developed enough that it is able to survive outside the uterus with medical help.When it happens depends on how the fetus is developing and can be different for every pregnancy. A health care provider can determine whether a pregnancy has reached viability. Although Rhode Island allows abortion until viability, many providers stop offering abortion earlier in pregnancy.
If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must give you permission to get an abortion in Rhode Island. If getting the permission of a parent or guardian is not an option for you, you can seek a judicial bypass. A judicial bypass allows you to waive the requirement for parental involvement. If you're a minor who would like help navigating the judicial bypass process, contact the If/When/How Judicial Bypass (JB) Helpline. To contact the JB Helpline, call 844-868-2812 or submit a request online.
It's legal for you to leave Rhode Island and get an abortion out of state.
Use our abortion provider search to find a provider. If you’re having trouble getting an appointment or need other help related to getting an abortion, call the NAF (National Abortion Federation) Hotline at 1-800-772-9100.
Find assistance for cost, travel, and more.
A variety of assistance resources are available depending on where you’re located. These organizations may offer one or all of the following: funding for your abortion, support for travel, childcare, lodging, and more. Please note that most require you to have scheduled an appointment before you can start applying for assistance.
If you schedule an appointment outside of Rhode Island, you can also try to search for assistance in the location where your appointment will be.
Rhode Island Abortion Laws Overview
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no state-required delays
parental involvement required for age 17 or younger
legal until viability
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